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Concert celebrating Gordon Lightfoot set for Orillia, Ont., hometown on Saturday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

A generation of old friends, longtime couples and families raised on Gordon Lightfoot gathered Saturday night in the singer-songwriter’s Orillia, Ont., hometown to mark the passing of the Canadian music legend.By sheer coincidence — or as some suggested, a case of serendipity — a concert planned months ago as a tribute to Lightfoot as a living legend wound up being a celebration of a life well-lived. The musician died Monday at age 84.For Chicago residents Jan Goldsmith and her son Rick Goldsmith, saying goodbye to Lightfoot with a concert was essential. The two flew into Canada earlier Saturday and travelled to Orillia for the concert and a public visitation planned for Sunday.“I’ve been listening to Gordon since (my mom) introduced me as a kid … and he’s been a part of my life almost on a daily basis since,” said Rick.“We kind of had to be here.”“Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot,” a musical retrospective...

Saturday evening Forecast: Cloudy and chance of showers

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

Saturday's forecast is looking mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. The high goes up to 76.Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. SSE/SW 10-15 mphSaturday Night's forecast is looking cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms later in the day. The low is near 60 degrees. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Sunday: AM showers then partly sunny. Much muggier and near record warmth. Chance of iso. afternoon thunderstorms. SW 5-10 mph. High: 85Extended outlook calls for a chance of showers/thunderstorms on Monday and highs in the warm mid 70s. More sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday with winds off the chilly lake water cooling us down to the upper 60s. Back near 80 for the end of the week. =-=-=

Warm temps bring the possibility of severe storms Sunday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

A “pneumonia front” is expected to zip down the lake late in the day and will cause temps to tumble in the early evening hours, especially along the immediate shoreline.  The cooldown will be more muted inland. A pneumonia front is a lake enhanced cold front that brings big temperature drops.  The decrease in temps be as much as 20-30 degrees in an hour. Officially, for a front to be considered a pneumonia front, the temp has to drop at least 16 degrees in one hour. SEVERE STORM THREATS FOR THE NEXT 12-48 HOURS6 TO 14 DAY TEMPERATURE OUTLOOKHere’s some signs any really chilly days might be behind us6-10 TEMP OUTLOOK8-14 DAY OUTLOOKFORECAST HIGH TEMPS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 7 AT 3 PMPOTENTIAL STORM THREATS FOR SUNDAY AT 9:00 PMCLICK TO ENLARGE

San Marcos CISD voters pass more safety measures in $166M bond

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is of KXAN's previous coverage of San Marcos CISD's propositions.SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) - San Marcos CISD voters passed four propositions -- totaling $166 million -- for increased school safety measures. Proposition A: attendance credit electionProposition B: upgrades to all 12 campuses ($147,724,645)Proposition C: turf replacement ($984,563)Proposition D: district natatorium ($17,478,750)Safety and security measuresSan Marcos CISD Chief of Communications Andrew Fernandez said their Proposition B includes several new safety measures at all 12 of their campuses.See election results after polls close at 7 p.m.“We want to add cameras, we want to fix the cameras we currently have. We’re also wanting to have first responder communication testing,” Fernandez said. “So what that means is when first responders walk into our buildings, we want to make sure their radios work.” RELATED COVERAGE: San Marcos CISD board approves school marshal program Along with...

1 seriously injured after stabbing in south Austin, officials say

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a reported stabbing in south Austin Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Shortly before 9 p.m., the Austin Police Department and ATCEMS medics responded to the 1200 block of South Lamar Boulevard, an APD watch commander said.Medics transported an unidentified adult to the hospital with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, and there was no information about a possible suspect or an arrest, according to police.The incident remained under investigation Saturday.

Rep. Bryan Slaton could be expelled from Texas House over allegations of misconduct

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House General Investigating Committee, made the announcement on the Texas House Floor. He said the committee vetted several complaints that claimed Rep. Slaton gave alcohol to underage interns, and had sex with one intern under the age of 19.The 16-page report on the investigation also alleged that Slaton intimidated witnesses into being silent about the misconduct.During his presentation, Rep. Murr reaffirmed the weight of this decision, which will be decided in the House next Tuesday."The expulsion of a fe...

Increasing rain chances each day for a week

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After very isolated storms on Saturday, we'll be watching the chance for a few more storms on Sunday. BLOG: Hazed and confused: What’s in the air over Austin? Rain and storm chances will be close to 20% on Sunday with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. It will stay very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Plenty of uncertainty exists as to whether we can break the cap in the atmosphere or not. Stay weather aware, even with low rain chances, as this forecast could quickly change should the cap erode.A low (1 out of 5) severe weather risk is currently in place for the Hill Country on Sunday.Severe weather risk Sunday (SPC)A higher chance (near 30%) for storms returns on Monday evening, especially for the Hill Country.Daily rain chances rise through the week with increasing rainfall coverage each day. With increasing rain chances will also bring higher rainfall totals. Our chances for flash flooding rise as we head later into the work week and ne...

Authorities search for missing Los Angeles County man

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

Authorities are searching for a missing man who disappeared in Los Angeles County.Dominik Joseph Magana, 27, last contacted his family on Aug. 8, 2022, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.His family has not heard from him since and is concerned for his well-being.Magana is described as a Hispanic man standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.No further details were released as authorities continue searching.Anyone with information about Magana or his whereabouts is asked to contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.Dominik Joseph Magana in a 2022 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Anonymous tips can be submitted to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Lakers trounce Warriors in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

(KRON) -- After the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors split the first two games of their Western Conference Semifinals series in San Francisco, it was all Lakers in Game 3. Los Angeles won 127-97 Saturday night, taking a 2-1 series lead.The Lakers' star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both at their best in Game 3. Davis posted game-best totals in points (25), rebounds (13), steals (3), and blocks (4). James scored 11 points in the third quarter to help the Lakers build a commanding lead. As they did in Game 1, the Lakers got to the free throw line early and often, finishing the game with 37 free throw attempts to the Warriors' 17. Golden State's Draymond Green was responsible for five fouls and scored just two points. Early on, it was D'Angelo Russell leading the way for the Lakers. The former Warrior started the game off with three quick 3-pointers and scored the Lakers' first 11 points. The Warriors rallied to take a 40-29 lead in the second quarter, but the ...

Ryan Noda’s new approach pays off Oakland A’s earn first series win of season

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:46:08 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Noda was 5 for 7 with three doubles, a triple, four runs, and four RBIs in the first two games of the series between teams tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 8-26.“He’s swinging the bat,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “He’s learned early in the season that when you’re as patient as he’s been coming through the minor leagues, these big-league guys will attack you. He’s been a little more aggressive in the zone and that’s created some results.”Noda is just trying to keep an even keel.“My job is to get on base any way I can,” he said. “The last two days I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it. I’m just sticking to my approach and grinding it out. I’ve been getting good pitches and not missing them.”Ken Waldichuk (1-2) allowed four runs, six hits, and six ...